Math notation on Y!A?

Question

I just noticed people using symbols like "not equal to" (an equality sign with a slash through it) and "union of sets" (a big U . . . maybe that's all it was). How are you doing this? My math answers would benefit from the extra clarity these symbols provide . . . .

Answer 1

Your computer allows you to choose fonts in a variety of programs. Look at your list -- it will vary from mine -- and look for font names such as Symbols. Many ordinary fonts permit a smaller set of math symbols, such as ∂ and ∑, simply by holding down the option key as you type.

I created a page in my word processor to which I copied a variety of common symbols, especially ², the exponent. which is very helpful.

A Google search on "character palette" will tell you how to add that useful feature to your particular computer, or you can tell folks what computer operating system you are using and ask for help in Answers.

Good luck.

Answer 2

You can use a keystroke shortcut. Hold Alt and press certain orders of numbers on the num pad (num lock must be on)
Alt + 0178: ²
Alt + 0179: ³
Alt + 0176: °
Alt + 0177: ±
And so on, the character map is the place to find the keystroke codes if you want to use them. However, not every character has one.
This all assumes you are using Windows, I have no idea about other systems.

Answer 3

If they are ASCII symbols you can probably use them - look in the 'character map' (in Windows, it may well be called something else similar in different OSs) for the symbols you want, then copy and paste them. Like this: ≠

Answer 4

Use a character map or get a special character using a word processor.

Answer 5

You Can use any Math Editor like MatheType or Microsoft's editor. And If you can' t find any I have MatheType, Mail me I 'll Give it to you.